11 research assistant professor jobs found in University Park, IL

  Description The College of Education and Human Development at   Governors State University (GovState) announces a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Leadership (INLD) with a focus on research methodology and the Not for Profit/Social Entrepreneurship (NPSE) concentration. The INLD program is a member of the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED) and is designed for working professionals seeking to positively impact the communities they serve through advanced leadership skills and sophisticated, multi-dimensional solutions to real-world problems. The program adopts a practitioner research-oriented model with a specific emphasis on addressing real-world problems and issues within the profession. The purpose of this interdisciplinary doctoral degree is to produce advanced leaders in the fields of higher education,...

  Description Governors State University (University Park, IL) is a minority serving institution inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Secondary Education  beginning the Fall 2026 semester.  This full-time position will have the following responsibilities: teaching undergraduate and graduate social science methods courses  supervising Social Science student teachers  teaching history content area courses Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in history, education, or a closely related field or an Ed.D. with advanced content in history or a closely related field. The candidate must hold a secondary teacher license and have a subfield or extensive training and experience in teacher education.   Qualifications include advanced knowledge in educational technology, curriculum design, and best instructional practices for teaching...

  Description Governors State University (GSU) is a minority-serving institution and emerging Hispanic-serving institution in the Chicago Southland region seeking to hire 1 full-time, tenure track position. The rank for the full-time position will be Assistant/Associate. Employment will start for the Fall 2026 semester with hiring continuing until positions are filled. Qualified applicants will have an earned Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Health, Community or Public Health, Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, or a closely related field. We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Community Health Systems and Theories Behavioral Health Interventions and Treatment Public Health Policy and Administration Health Promotion Evaluation and Implementation Social Determinants of Health Disability and Rehabilitation Science Chronic Illness and Disease...

  Description Governors State University , located in University Park, about 30 miles south of the city of Chicago, is looking to fill a t enure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the  Department of Occupational Therapy , College of Health and Human Services. The candidate will primarily serve as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, teach graduate-level courses, be active in research/creative scholarly activities, and provide service at multiple levels both within the university and outside the university. We welcome candidates who embrace the diversity of our student population and those who understand how to engage non-traditional and traditional students. Essential Responsibilities Serve as a faculty member to Maintain a teaching load commensurate with the duties and responsibilities...

  Description Governors State University (GovState)   invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Social Work within the College of Health and Human Services . We seek candidates to teach courses across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice primarily in the BSW program, and as needed at the MSW level. This position will start in mid-August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the Social Work Department ’s mission to provide “accessible and equitable education centered on developing competent social work leaders committed to social justice and transforming society one person, one community, and one system at a time.”  Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.  We seek an individual who has: A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. Significant social work practice...

  Description The Division of Arts and Letters at Governors State University (GovState) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English Education beginning the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in English Education or an Ed.D. with an advanced degree in English, or a closely related field with a specialization in teacher education. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English methods, reading theory, writing theory, literature (particularly children’s and young adult literature), as well as supervise student teachers. The candidate will also teach first-year writing courses in GovState’s general education program. Preferred qualifications include a familiarity with NCTE standards for educator preparation, Illinois State Board of Education licensure assessments, educational technology, and curriculum...

  Description   Governors State University , located in University Park, about 30 miles south of the city of Chicago, is looking to fill a t enure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the  Department of Occupational Therapy , College of Health and Human Services. The candidate will primarily serve as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, teach graduate-level courses, be active in research/creative scholarly activities, and provide service at multiple levels both within the university and outside the university. We welcome candidates who embrace the diversity of our student population and those who understand how to engage non-traditional and traditional students.     Essential Responsibilities   Serve as a faculty member to Maintain a teaching load commensurate with the duties and responsibilities required by CBA Secure and manage Level I and Level II fieldwork placements for students in the MOT...

  Description   Governors State University (GSU) is a minority-serving institution and emerging Hispanic-serving institution in the Chicago Southland region seeking to hire 1 full-time, tenure track position. The rank for the full-time position will be Assistant/Associate. Employment will start for the Fall 2026 semester with hiring continuing until positions are filled. Qualified applicants will have an earned Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Health, Community or Public Health, Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, or a closely related field. We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:   Community Health Systems and Theories Behavioral Health Interventions and Treatment Public Health Policy and Administration Health Promotion Evaluation and Implementation Social Determinants of Health Disability and Rehabilitation Science Chronic Illness and Disease Management  and / or Chronic...

  Description   Governors State University (University Park, IL) is a minority serving institution inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Sciences and Secondary Education  beginning the Fall 2026 semester.    This full-time position will have the following responsibilities: teaching undergraduate and graduate social science methods courses  supervising Social Science student teachers  teaching history content area courses   Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in history, education, or a closely related field or an Ed.D. with advanced content in history or a closely related field. The candidate must hold a secondary teacher license and have a subfield or extensive training and experience in teacher education.     Qualifications include advanced knowledge in educational technology, curriculum design, and best instructional practices for teaching diverse...

  Description The College of Education and Human Development at   Governors State University (GovState) announces a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Leadership (INLD) with a focus on research methodology and the Not for Profit/Social Entrepreneurship (NPSE) concentration. The INLD program is a member of the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED) and is designed for working professionals seeking to positively impact the communities they serve through advanced leadership skills and sophisticated, multi-dimensional solutions to real-world problems. The program adopts a practitioner research-oriented model with a specific emphasis on addressing real-world problems and issues within the profession. The purpose of this interdisciplinary doctoral degree is to produce advanced leaders in the fields of higher education, not-for-profit/social entrepreneurship, and K-12 superintendency. The successful...

  Description   The Division of Arts and Letters at Governors State University (GovState) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English Education beginning the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in English Education or an Ed.D. with an advanced degree in English, or a closely related field with a specialization in teacher education. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English methods, reading theory, writing theory, literature (particularly children’s and young adult literature), as well as supervise student teachers. The candidate will also teach first-year writing courses in GovState’s general education program. Preferred qualifications include a familiarity with NCTE standards for educator preparation, Illinois State Board of Education licensure assessments, educational technology, and curriculum design. In order to be a leading candidate in this search, in...